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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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